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Respiratory system Flashcards

Anatomical structures and functions

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pulmonologist

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diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems

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thoracic surgeon

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surgical treatment of lungs/respiratory system

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respiratory therapist

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evaluation, monitoring, and treatment of patients with respiratory problems

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alveoli

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smallest air sac at the end of the respiratory tract

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bronchi

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subdivisions of trachea

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larynx

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voice box

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pharynx

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airway from back of nose to larynx

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pulmonary

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pertaining to lungs

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sputum

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something coughed up and spit out

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thorax

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trunk between abdomen and neck

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trachea

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airway from lauynx to bronchi

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ventilation

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breathing in and out

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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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nares

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nose holes

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rhinitis

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inflammation of the nasal tissue

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sinus

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hollow space

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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hypoxemia

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decreased oxygen level in the blood

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anoxia

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no oxygen

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polysomnography

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sleep study/test

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tonsilitis

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`inflammation of tonsils

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diaphragm

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tissue that separates abdomen and thoracic cavities

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mediastinum

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area between lungs that hold heart, vessels, esophagus and trachea

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expiration

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breathe out

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inspiration

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breath in

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pleura

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covering of the lungs

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bradypnea

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slow breathing

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cyanosis

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blue discoloration of skin

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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expectorate

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spit out

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hemoptysis

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bloody sputum

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phlegm

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tachypnea

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fast breathing

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retraction

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pulling back/pulling forward

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atelectasis

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partial lung collapse

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effusion

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collection of fluid

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empyema

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pus in a body cavity

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hemothorax

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blood in pleural cavity

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pneumonia

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inflammation of lung

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pneumothorax

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air in pleural cavity

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spirometer

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measures respiratory volumes

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stridor

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high pitched noise made when there is upper respiratory obstructions

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bronchoscopy

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examination of tracheobronchial tree with a scope

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lobectomy

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surgical removal of a lobe of an organ

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resection

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removal of a specific part of an organ

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thoracentesis

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insertion of needle to withdraw air or fluid

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thoracotomy

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incision through the chest wall

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tracheostomy

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surgical opening into the airway; a tube can be put in the opening in order to help breathe

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aerosol

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liquid suspension used for inhalation

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decongestant

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reduces swelling and fluid in nose and sinuses

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inhaler

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instrument to deliver medication by inhalation

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mucolytic

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dissolves or liquefyies mucus

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nebulizer

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device to deliver liquid medicine in a mist for inhalation

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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O2

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RT

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respiratory therapist

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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OSA

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obstructive sleep apnea

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

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acute respiratory failure

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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anterior (ventral)

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the front or direction toward the front of the body

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posterior (dorsal)

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the back or direction toward the back of the body

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superior (cranial)

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a position above or higher than another part of the body

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inferior (caudal)

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a position below or lower than another part of the body

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lateral

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the side or direction toward the middle of the body

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medial

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the middle or direction toward the middle of the body

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proximal

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a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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distal

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a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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superficial

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a position closer to the surface of the body

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deep

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a position farther from the surface of the body

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